Clinical Coordinator / Practical Nursing Instructor

Rockford Career College, the oldest career training college in Illinois and the 7th oldest in the United States is seeking to hire a full-time Clinical Coordinator / Instructor. Join a great team and make a difference in the lives of students and future nursing professionals.

The selected candidate must have a BSN, and at least 5 years of professional nursing experience as a RN. A great attitude, positive outlook, a passion for teamwork and helping others success are must qualities.

This is a great career opportunity to join a team of caring and positive professionals who work relentlessly to deliver a quality occupational education for our Practical Nursing students. RCC is family and we are looking for high character people who are passionately positive to join our team.

Benefits to a career at RCC

• Matching 401k
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Competitive Pay

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or Campus President (as applicable) regarding such activity.
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or or Campus President (as applicable).
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when needed.
• Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
• Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.
• Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
• Maintain professional expertise (faculty development and professional growth) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field; attending teaching improvement as provided including mandatory AHED online training and Foundations of Teaching modules; reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
• Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
• Grade assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner (i.e. less than 48 hours from the due date of the assignment/homework).
• Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
• Monitor all equipment and supply inventory.
• Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
• Communicate with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean or Campus President (as applicable) on all issues related to students.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Substitute in classes when necessary.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
• Online Instruction: Ensure daily review of the course to monitor student participation, answer student questions and grade student work within 48 hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person